Become a GSS Leader

Application Process

• Complete the Student Leader Application (Fall 2025 applications now open!)
  • Student Leader Job Description
• Complete the availability matrix that includes the time you are available to hold GSS sessions.
• Provide an unofficial copy of your transcript.
• Materials should be submitted to Ms. Danielle Pafe at dpafe@umd.edu.

How Do Current GSS Leaders Describe Our Team?

Role of The GSS Leader

The GSS Leaders serve as model students. GSS leaders:

• Attend class, read assignments, complete homework.
• Structure sessions to encourage group learning and student interaction.
• Encourage students to take advantage of resources to be successful in the course.
• Assist students in learning the course material.
• Model appropriate learning strategies and techniques to help students become successful in the course.

GSS Leaders Have

• An interest in motivating other learners.
• An A-, A, or A+ in the course they wish to support.
• A 3.0 Cumulative GPA or better.
• At least 12 credit hours from UMD at the time of application.
• A schedule that allows you to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to GSS.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Space in your course schedule for TLTC310.

GSS Leader Responsibilities

• Attend their assigned course.
• Structure GSS sessions twice a week to encourage group learning and student interaction.
• Provide a minimum of 22 sessions per semester.
• Participate in various trainings per semester.
• Register for the 3 credit course TLTC310 during the first semester serving as a GSS Leader.